HTTPTunnel

HTTPTunnel is a cool open-source tool that you can use for free! It’s a command-line software made in C++ that includes both client and server applications. Basically, it helps create a strong TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) socket connection over an HTTP tunnel between two computers.

Why Use HTTPTunnel?

This software is lightweight and works in lots of different situations. For example, it can help you tunnel traffic from behind a strict UNIX firewall that only allows outgoing HTTP connections. So if you’re dealing with restrictions, this tool might be just what you need!

How Does HTTPTunnel Work?

Using HTTPTunnel is super easy! You just run it in client mode on your computer, and it will connect to another instance running on a remote machine in server mode. If you need guidance, there’s an example configuration file waiting for you in the /config folder.

Amazing Features

The key features of HTTPTunnel include:

• HTTP tunneling over encrypted SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) sockets


• Tunneling UDP (User Datagram Protocol) traffic


• Tunneling through strict proxies


• HTTP proxy authentication supporting basic, NTLM, and digest methods

Another neat feature? You can run a SOCKS4 or SOCKS5 proxy server at the client side. This gives you an extra layer of anonymity when surfing the Internet since HTTPTunnel works as a proxy for your client.

Getting Started with HTTPTunnel

If you want to install and use HTTPTunnel on your GNU/Linux machine, here’s what to do: first, download the latest version from Softpedia or the official website (check out the link below). Save the archive where it’s easy to find and unpack it.

Next, open up your Terminal app and navigate to the src folder inside the main directory of the software (for example: cd /home/softpedia/httptunnel/src). Then execute the ‘make’ command and wait for everything to compile. Finally, install it system-wide by running ‘make install’ as root or ‘sudo make install’ as a privileged user.